Suriname: Regulatory quality

The latest value from 2024 is -0.92 points, a decline from -0.73 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is -0.02 points, based on data from 193 countries. Historically, the average for Suriname from 1996 to 2024 is -0.66 points. The minimum value, -1.06 points, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of -0.35 points was recorded in 2013. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The index of Regulatory Quality captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.